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Future Destination Playgrounds have been saved after Councillor Angela O'Leary won the backing of the majority of councillors to continue with the Playgrounds of the Future Plan.

The Playgrounds of the Future Plan which was developed in 2015 brought larger Destination Playgrounds to Hamilton, however Cr O'Leary's motion will also include smaller neighbourhood playgrounds and potential skate parks for $5.5 million.

During public consultation, members of the public called for more infrastructure for children as well as teenagers, including 11-year-old Harry O'Rourke who, as the youngest submitter during the consultation public hearings, asked for a skate park in the Hillcrest area.

Mayor Andrew King and councillor Garry Mallett were the only two members to reject the proposal, with the mayor saying he had concerns.

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"To say that the community could not do this without the support of an elected member is incredibly short-sighted and I challenge you Mayor Andrew to understand the people of your city better than that," Cr O'Leary said.

"This is flexible and this is about working with our community. It is what the community wants for their area.